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Herb Sweet Cicely
£1.85
In stock
Product Code
80244
A herb of the carrot family (Apiaceae) which can grow to around 2-3 feet in height, as well as width.
Most well known as the herb to cook with apple, rhubarb, red currants & gooseberries to help reduce acidity or sharpness of the fruit and as an important ingredient of the herb mix 'bouquet garni'.
In the past, all parts of this herb were used for medicine as an aid to digestion & tea made from the leaves is said to soothe the stomach.
Has flat umbels of white perfumed flowers with a flavour of aniseed, Stems are hollow, slightly grooved and soft fern-like leaves.
Prefers shade, Hardy perennial to 90cm.
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Sow in Late summer/Autumn, needs a few months of cold to germinate, likes a lightly shaded area with moisture, Scatter the seeds as a surface planting as it likes light for germination, Transplant to 2 feet apart in the spring.
| EAN | 5027559802447 |
|---|---|
| Herb Variety | Cicely |
| Supplier / Brand | Kings Seeds |
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